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CE53 VBL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,236 mi
Last recorded112,236 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 112,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 108,535 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 108,478 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 106,372 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 106,160 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 105,834 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,598 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 92,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 76,098 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,616 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil just above min on dip stick

Fail 17 Feb 2014 65,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both headlight slightly blue in colour

oil just above min on dip stick

Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,609 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 46,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,257 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 40,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads pitted and corroded on the inner face

nearside rear tyre tread edge split

offside wiper blade worn

tyres treads worn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,054 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,516 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,797 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,805 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CE53 VBL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE53 VBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE53 VBL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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